Waterman's Sweet
AppleWaterman's Sweet
Origin/History Not described in source.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, oblate inclining to conic.
Color: Yellow, shaded, splashed and mottled with crimson. Few light gray dots.
Stem: Slender.
Calyx: Small, closed.
Flesh: Yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy, moderately sweet. Quality rated Good.
Cavity and Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season December to March.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Waterman's Sweet. Fruit medium, oblate inclining to conic, yellow, shaded, splashed and mottled with crimson, few light gray dots. Stalk slender. Calyx small, closed. Flesh yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy, moderately sweet. Good. December to March.